Fish On Fridays. "Charlot, Voici Les Vahinés."

Paradis sur terre.....à la plage ! Vous avez des poissons ?

You'll Need A Stiff Drink When You Cut Your Boat In Half!

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It's not a Laser!
The Eastport Nesting Pram by CLC (Chesapeake Light Craft), Is this a better option than an El Toro, especially for a city dweller who has boats and assortment of boards in his shop, garage and side yard? Who am I fooling, I still want a Toro.

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Here's a great video that takes you on a boat building journey from start to finish in 7 minutes.

Kiss Me Baby!

Happy Valentine's Day!

San Francisco Sunset.

As seen through a cinder block.
Spying out my kitchen window, I saw the sun setting directly through a cinder block on top of my neighbor's roof.

Tillerman Tuesday.

Shades of Capt. Joe Schmidt and Dan Brazeltont!
I wonder why sailors don't like the surf? Could it be that dark feeling of dread that in the next 30 seconds you will be inverted in your smashed Laser with water shooting out of your nostrils?

Photo source: ISAF

Sometimes, The Last Place You Want To Be Is At The Beach.

Sad is the sailor who loses his boat to the wrath of the sea. But, happy is he whose life is spared.

Monday Morning Mermaid.

Happy Monday!

Wrecks On Wednesday.

I think someone is line for a promotion after such a fantastic display of his navigation skills. Well done, sir! Mind you, the rangers are pissed that you didn't pay the entrance fee.

Bumper Stickers.

You don't say!

A rare sighting of a former Bay Area baby boomer's vehicle spotted outside my house. (The ones who migrated to the East Bay oasis of Berkeley and then followed their bliss on to New Mexico...sorry Carol Anne and Pat. You know the type I'm talking about.) I wonder, when does the message get lost in the woods?...Mind you, she still has empty space on her roof and sides. 

Weekday Wahines.

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— CARPE NATIBUS — from Petole Prod on Vimeo.

I need some cheering up after the "close, but no cigar" loss of the 49ers to the Ravens in the Superbowl.
Any excuse, Joe, any excuse!

Have A Great Weekend!

Try and make it out into or onto the water this weekend. See you next week, after the Super Bowl. I'll probably be hung over win or lose. So please don't start mowing the lawn at 6 AM on Monday, That's right, I'm talking to you...you know who you are!

Fish On Fridays. Marlin 1 - Fishermen 0

Marlin sinks boat! Actually, the captain screwed up:  

"Not all the details are in, but apparently the captain began backing down on the huge fish, a common practice in big-game fishing when a fish is taking line. He puts the boat in reverse to chase the fish.

One commenter on Marlin Magazine's Facebook post who apparently had some knowledge of the incident said that the captain fell as he was backing down on the fish at full throttle. The boat took on too much water and, finally, there was no correcting the situation.

Marlin Magazine reported that the boat went to the bottom of the sea and everybody on board was rescued by the photo boat. And, of course, the fish got away. "

Those guys are going to have a hell of a fishing tale to tell. For some reason, I don't think the captain will be getting that many charters in the future.

Hat tip Tim Zimmerman | Quote from Wooden Boat Forum | Photos: Marlin Magazine

The 3 Bees.

What are they? Take a look at the photo, even though the horizon is tilted.

(note: I've got to speak to the photographer. He needs to learn the fundamentals of photography. Mind you...or mind me...since I'm writing this note to me. The subject matter of the photo is excellent.)

Fish On Fridays.

Mr. Big Teeth goes to the beach.
Someone should teach the photographer about lighting! Mind you, if you send me a photo with a pretty wahine in it, the chances are it will be posted. I'm such a cheap date.

Wrecks On Wednesday.

If I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times, this is not a hobie cat!
The Panagia F aground on Shipwreck Beach in Praia Santiago, Angola.

Source: Naval Architecture. Orginal photo from the Daily Mail.

Meanwhile, In A Place Not Cold And Dreary.

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Let Yourself Go! from Powerlines Productions on Vimeo.

Sickness!
Via 101 Surf Sports.

Tasty Tuesday.

Turn your eyes away, Tilly. I don't want to upset your sensibilities.
Something nice to eat on a warm and sunny day! Sorry, Baydog, the weather has been wonderful here en El Área de la Bahía. Im thinking about breaking out the grill.

Monday Morning Mermaid.

 

Angela loves the water.

Have A Great Weekend!

Try and make it out onto or into the water this weekend.

Fish On Fridays. (The End Result)

It's time to eat.
I told you Baydog, food! Can the Tillerman eat fish? There are so many gradations of vegetarianism that it makes my head spin.